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What does it mean if my property is included on the Town’s heritage inventory?

The Town of Banff’s heritage inventory is intended to keep a record of all properties recognized for their historic value. A property can be valuable due to architectural significance, its association with an important person, event or theme in the town’s history, or because it’s a landmark.

The Town of Banff maintains the inventory to keep track of properties eligible for further recognition, through heritage plaques or designations, and to make sure that nearby renovations don’t diminish their heritage value. However, inclusion on the inventory has no legal implication for property owners, and they may still use and alter their properties as they see fit.Registry of Recognized Heritage Resources

Heritage Programs

No. The Town of Banff administers a heritage plaques program to showcase significant people, places and events in the town’s history. All listed heritage properties on the Town’s inventory are eligible to have a blue plaque installed, but a plaque doesn’t indicate legal protection under a municipal historic resource designation. To confirm whether a property is designated, check out the Town’s roster of municipal historic resource designations. Designated Heritage Resources

Only properties on the inventory of listed heritage properties are eligible to receive blue plaques, so be sure to first confirm that your property is on the inventory. For details, contact Planning and Development at 403.762.1215. Registry of Recognized Heritage Resources

The Town of Banff’s heritage inventory is intended to keep a record of all properties recognized for their historic value. A property can be valuable due to architectural significance, its association with an important person, event or theme in the town’s history, or because it’s a landmark.

The Town of Banff maintains the inventory to keep track of properties eligible for further recognition, through heritage plaques or designations, and to make sure that nearby renovations don’t diminish their heritage value. However, inclusion on the inventory has no legal implication for property owners, and they may still use and alter their properties as they see fit. Registry of Recognized Heritage Resources

You can check out the Town of Banff’s inventory of listed heritage properties, which includes all properties recognized for their historic value, and the Town’s roster of designated municipal historic resources, which includes all properties that are legally protected and regulated under a municipal bylaw. Registry of Recognized Heritage Resources (PDF)

Yes! If you own a designated municipal historic resource, you can still renovate your property. There will just be particular “character-defining elements” that can’t be altered, they can only be maintained. This is because they’ve been deemed to contribute to the historic character of your property. Those protected elements will be listed in the municipal bylaw designating your property as a historic resource. The Town’s heritage planner will work closely with you and your renovation plans to help you make your alterations without impact on your property’s heritage character.